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A blue plate displays five old-fashioned potato puffs, breaded to perfection and garnished with chopped green herbs and cheese strips. A fork rests on the plate, while eggs and a glass linger in the background.

Cheesy Potato Puff Recipe from Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Sarita Harbour
Turn leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, golden brown bites with this cheesy potato puff recipe. A perfect way to enjoy a delicious side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups left over mashed potatoes
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 2 Tablespoons chives or green onions
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs or plain bread crumbs with your favorite seasonings

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, whisked eggs, chives or green onions, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Using a cookie scoop, form round balls with the potato mixture. Add formed balls to a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Add 2 eggs to a small bowl and whisk.
  • Add seasoned bread crumbs to another small bowl.
  • Dip each potato ball into the egg mix, then into the bread crumbs and return to the baking sheet.
  • Bake 12-15 min or until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite sauce.

Notes

Optional item for dipping: BBQ sauce, Ranch Dressing

Nutrition

Serving: 4pieceCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 23mgSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 166IUCalcium: 81mgIron: 0.2mg
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